Reactive hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar is too low. This usually happens from one to three hours after eating a meal. If you have reactive hypoglycemia you may or may not have diabetes. There are a number of known symptoms such as hunger, shakiness, weakness, perspiration, confusion, anxiety and nervousness. However, these symptoms are the same for a number of other conditions making it difficult to diagnose. Once it is diagnosed, here is treat reactive hypoglycemia.
Instructions
1. Avoid all desserts, regular soda and any other food items that contain elemental sugar, especially on an empty stomach. These food items can trigger a reactive hypoglycemic attack.
2. Eliminate caffeine from your diet. Caffeine keeps people awake due to the increase in blood glucose.
3. Eat more often; frequent snacks will help to cut back or eliminate attacks. Usually about every three hours is best. Good snack choices include high-fiber snacks, whole grains, fresh vegetables and protein such as peanuts or cheese. Snacks that can be slowly digested are best.
4. Exercise often and on a regular basis but be sure to eat. When you exercise for an extended period of time you must replenish your glucose production by eating.
5. Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. If you do have an alcoholic beverage be sure to have a snack with it. The snack will help reduce your chance of having a hypoglycemic attack.
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